Student Technology Code of Ethics
Caring Be kind Be compassionate Express gratitude Forgive others Help others in need
Caring and Technology I will not use technology to bully or threaten the safety of others. I will be polite in my use of language with any electronic communication. I will help my classmates with technology questions if I can.
Citizenship Cooperate Be a good neighbor Obey rules and regulations Respect authority Protect the environment
Citizenship and Technology I will not log in as anyone other than myself. I will not tamper with anyone else’s electronic data or resources. I will not divulge any privileged information such as passwords or account numbers. I will not send or post anonymous messages, pictures or videos.
Citizenship and Technology I will use classroom appropriate language on blogs, wikis and podcasts and treat others and their ideas with respect. I will follow my teachers’ directions while using the Internet and not click on any pop-ups, ads or commercials. I will print only when my teacher tells me to so I don’t waste resources.
Fairness Play by the rules Take turns and share Be open-minded Listen to others
Fairness and Technology I will obey copyright laws. I will use my own words to express my ideas. I will not copy or plagiarize the work of others. I will follow copyright laws and give credit to others when using their work. I will always cite my sources.
Respect Treat others with respect Be tolerant of differences Use good manners Be considerate of others’ feelings Don’t blame others carelessly
Respect and Technology I will be polite and use appropriate language. I will not download copyrighted material for anything other than personal use. I will not invade the privacy of others.
Respect and Technology I will not tamper with, nor delete, information of others, including and shared resources such as server space. I will not view, send, display or search for inappropriate messages, pictures, audio or video clips.
Responsibility Do what you are supposed to do Perseverance – Keep trying Always do your best Use self-control Be self-disciplined Think before you act Be accountable for your choices
Responsibility and Technology I will use all technology equipment carefully. I will not damage, change or tamper with any equipment, software, settings, or networks. I will use the computer and the Internet at school for class work only. I will verify the accuracy of information I obtain from electronic resources.
Responsibility and Technology When I use technology, I will be accountable to readers, listeners and viewers, admitting mistakes and correcting them promptly. I will not share any of my own or others’ personal information such as address, phone number or last name while online. I will not meet with anyone I have communicated with on the Internet without my parents’ knowledge and permission. I will tell an adult if I read or see something on the computer that is inappropriate or unethical.
Trustworthiness Be honest Don’t deceive Don’t cheat or steal Be reliable Have the courage to do it right Build a good reputation Be loyal
Trustworthiness and Technology I will not log in as anyone other than myself or falsify my identity. I will keep my username and password secure and private. I will not download or install any software on District equipment. jpg
Trustworthiness and Technology I will be honest and fair in gathering, interpreting, and expressing information for the benefit of others. I will not use the Internet or District equipment for commercial, political, illegal, financial or religious purposes.
Consequences Notification of parents/guardians Loss of technology privileges School consequences (example: detention) Police involvement construction_road_safety_barrel_cartoon_character_holding_a_stop_sign.jpg